Cyber Security Concentration

M.S. in Computer Science - Cyber Security Concentration

Design Software, Tools and Networks to Combat Cyber Attacks

Ranked 6th among the 20 Best Online Masters in Cyber Security in 20171

The Cyber Security concentration in the MS in Computer Science (MSCS) program teaches students how to identify, monitor and investigate organizational cyber threats, as well as how to create responses to them. Learn how to design software, networks and encryption and authentication systems that combat cyber attacks. Plus, learn to investigate the aftermath of cyber attacks using popular digital forensics tools, as well as tools you create yourself.

Cyber Security Courses

For the Cyber Security concentration, students will take 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the track plus 1 elective (3 credit hours) for a total of 15 credit hours. A sample of the online Cyber Security courses offered include: